Since Jack Bauer has been pulled from his senate sub-committee hearing to assist with the deadly domestic threat and the investigation of former colleague Tony Almeida, his new undefined role is to help secure the nation. Meanwhile, President Allison Taylor presides over the escalating time-sensitive dilemmas linked to the unrest in Sangala. Chloe O’Brian and Bill Buchanan are on hand this season as well as FBI Agents Renee Walker, Larry Moss, Janis Gold and Sean Hillinger to cope with the unthinkable events

Tony demonstrates that he has the CIP device and is capable of using it by taking control of an air traffic control tower. President Taylor meets with Prime Minister Motombo to discuss US assistance in Sangala, and Henry Taylor pursues a lead regarding the circumstances of the death of his son. Meanwhile, a mole helps the sniper escape.